The 2026 rankings from Upgraded Points show that the best plane spotting airports in the US aren’t just about size, they’re about experience.
Los Angeles
Cathay Pacific is upgrading its Hong Kong to Los Angeles route with Aria Suite Business class, new Premium Economy, and refreshed Economy cabins starting April 2026.
An Alaska Airlines flight from Liberia to Los Angeles was canceled after taxi due to customs timing issues, but it was the pilot’s unusual announcement that drew widespread attention.
Delta Air Lines (DL) has revealed plans to launch daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL) starting in summer 2027 using Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The ranking below looks at the 10 most expensive airports to fly from in the United States.
Two United Airlines aircraft narrowly avoided a runway collision at Los Angeles International Airport after an A321neo crossed an active runway during a Boeing 787 takeoff roll.
EgyptAir will launch nonstop flights from Cairo to Los Angeles and Chicago in mid-2026, deploying its Airbus A350-900 and expanding its North American network to six destinations.
In 2025, the World Travel Awards (WTA) recognised lounges that go well beyond comfort, offering destination-inspired design, elevated dining, attentive hospitality, and spaces that feel calm even in the busiest hubs.
A United Airlines passenger accidentally boarded a Tokyo-bound flight instead of his Managua connection, exposing gaps in boarding controls.
Delta Sky Club worker sues over unpaid TSA wait time at LAX, but California law and past rulings weaken the claim.